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Ottosen, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
31
Population
63/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$21,313 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$159,873 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ottosen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8977°N, 94.3760°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Ottosen has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").